A professional degree in any field may qualify individuals for a career in homeland security. A specific homeland security degree is not a requirement. However, homeland security employees work in teams made up of different professionals. The Department of Homeland Security is a leading US government agency. A degree is one requirement for a homeland security position. Applicants also need to pass a host of physical, psychological and other exams.

The homeland security website has the requirements for vacant positions. Applicants must hold a US citizenship. Specified graduate-level degrees are required for some positions. Candidates may apply directly on the website. Applicants for consideration then have to undergo a background check, drug test, psychological exams and an interview. Once all these tests are passed, the applicant is admitted to job training.

There are a variety of positions in homeland security. There are jobs in fields such as customs, immigration and border protection. Other jobs involve technology, fraud detection and medicine.